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How the Uncanny Valley Works
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When a super-realistic android or video character gives us a creepy feeling, it enters the uncanny valley. Why do we get spooked, and what can we do to avoid it?
Will orbital chaos cause Earth, Venus and Mars to collide?
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Will orbital chaos collide Earth, Venus and Mars? Read about the possibility of Earth, Venus and Mars colliding if their orbits go awry.
How Occam's Razor Works
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Occam's Razor is a line of reasoning that says the simplest answer is often correct. Learn about how we investigate the universe with Occam's Razor.
The 'Einstein' Tile: Mathematicians Find a Shape That Never Repeats
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A new geometric shape called the "einstein" shape has been discovered and when you tile it, no repeating pattern emerges.
Birthday Astrology
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Astrology, the prediction of personality traits and future events, is based on the relationship between the planets. Learn more about astrology.
How Data Centers Work
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Cloud computing, e-mail services and streaming media all have to be handled by interconnected computers. Find out how data centers work.
Why do children play?
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Children in every part of the world play. Philosophers and psychologists say children play for more reasons than just having fun. Learn more.
How Teleportation Will Work
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Looking forward to instantaneous travel? The Star Trek teleporter is one step closer to reality. Scientists have now teleported a laser beam. Could humans be next?
What's Mutual Assured Destruction?
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Mutual assured destruction was the principle behind Cold War military strategy. Learn about mutual assured destruction and its violent implications.
How Fractals Work
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Fractals have been around forever but were only defined in the last quarter of the 20th century. Think you can wrap your brain around how fractals work?